Rahul Gandhi, Indira Gandhi, Jyoti Basu, Mamata Banerjee (File photo) NEW DELHI: Nearly 50 years have passed since the Congress party’s Indira Gandhi era, when stalwart Siddhartha Shankar Ray helmed West Bengal as chief minister. His tenure ended in 1977, giving way to a sweeping communist surge led by veteran Marxist Jyoti Basu, who would…
NASA is set to first crewed mission to the lunar vicinity in more than 50 years with the Artemis II mission, which is scheduled for launch tomorrow, April 1, 2026. Four astronauts are on the Crew of the Orion spacecraft, including three from NASA – Reid Wiseman (Commander), Victor Glover (Pilot), and Christina Koch (Mission…
Why scorpions have metal in their stingers and claws. Image credit – Wikimedia Scorpions are always judged for their venom. Their distinctive curved tails and stingers make these species among the most recognisable predators in the animal world. For years, researchers have focused on the chemical properties of scorpion venoms. However, new studies demonstrate that…
NEW DELHI: Renowned legal experts highlighted the Tenth Schedule’s inability to stop political defections when they acquire the scale of “merger” and said joining of BJP by seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs led by Raghav Chadha would not fall foul of the anti-defection law, which approves two-thirds of a legislature party to break away and…
SC Delhi played their first home game of the season against Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League on March 19, 2026. (Image: Tanuj Lakhina/TimesofIndia.com) New Delhi: There was rain in the air on Thursday evening in New Delhi. After a day of heavy rain, the drizzle had brought the mercury down. At the Jawaharlal…
US President Donald Trump on Saturday shared details of an encounter with Saudi Arabia’s leadership, using the moment to underline how he believes global perceptions of the United States have shifted under his presidency. Speaking at an investment forum, Trump described how the country had been viewed as a “dead country” before what he portrayed…
